The Boardman Family Foundation
The Boardman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Marino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $231K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Boardman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Boardman Family Foundation gave $231K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $231,339
- +1549.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,917
- +312.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,815
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Boardman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Otis College of Art and Design ($228K across 6 grants). Together the top 3 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Boardman Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1680% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $231K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $84,138 |
| Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $71,625 |
| Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $54,140 |
| Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $8,629 |
| Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $4,807 |
| Craft in America Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $2,000 |
| Craft Contemporary Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $13,499 | $236,308 | $231,339 | 8 | $235,360 | $8,059 | — |
| 2024 | $132,872 | $12,615 | $18,471 | $14,028 | 2 | $17,691 | $7,625 | $11,859 |
| 2022 | $200,561 | $7,140 | $13,000 | $13,000 | 1 | $13,000 | $7,140 | $8,915 |
| 2021 | $174,732 | $12,338 | $25,203 | $20,188 | 2 | — | $6,576 | $6,981 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Boardman Family Foundation is led by Peter L. Boardman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter L. Boardman
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Covington
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lois M. Boardman (2021–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Boardman Family Foundation
How much does The Boardman Family Foundation give each year?
The Boardman Family Foundation gave $231K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
What is The Boardman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Boardman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,815, and its average grant was $28,917, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Boardman Family Foundation give grants?
The Boardman Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants).
Who are The Boardman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Boardman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Otis College of Art and Design ($228,339 across 6 grants), Craft in America ($2,000) and Craft Contemporary ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Boardman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Boardman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2025890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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